Whirlpool Réfrigérateur américain WQ9E1L Owner's manual

WQ9 E1L, WQ9 B1L,

6WM591NIHAS and

WQ70900SXX

W11211074C

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English REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 3

Italiano ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO DEL FRIGORIFERO .................................. 27

Français canadien INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ................ 51

Русский РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ ХОЛОДИЛЬНИКА ................ 75

Polski INSTRUKCJA OBS£UGI CH£ODZIARKI ........................................ 103

Română INSTRUCȚIUNI DE UTILIZARE A FRIGIDERULUI ......................... 127

Türkçe BUZDOLABI KULLANIM TALİMATLARI ......................................... 151

Nederlands GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING KOEL-VRIESCOMBINATIE ................... 175

Svenska BRUKSANVISNING FÖR KYLSKÅP ............................................... 199

Dansk BRUGERVEJLEDNING TIL KØLE-/FRYSESKABET ...................... 223

Norsk BRUKSANVISNING FOR KJØLESKAP ........................................... 247

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Hrvatski KORISNIÈKE UPUTE HLADNJAKA ............................................... 321

Èesky NÁVOD K POUŽITÍ CHLADNIÈKY .................................................. 345

Eesti keeles KÜLMIKU KASUTUSJUHEND ........................................................ 369

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Español INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR ..... 537

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FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ..............................................................4

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .......................................7

PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................9

Getting Started .................................................................................9

Unpack the Refrigerator ..................................................................9

Location Requirements ..................................................................10

Electrical Requirements .................................................................10

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors .....................................12

Remove and Replace Freezer/Flexi Freeze Door ..........................14

Refrigerator Levelling .....................................................................15

Using the Controls .........................................................................16

Lighting the Refrigerator ................................................................17

REFRIGERATOR USE ..................................................................18

Opening and Closing Doors ..........................................................18

Food Storage .................................................................................18

SHELVES, BINS AND DRAWERS ................................................19

Freezer Storage Compartments ....................................................20

Audio Reference ............................................................................20

Accessories ....................................................................................20

Assistance or Service ....................................................................20

REFRIGERATOR CARE ...............................................................21

Cleaning .........................................................................................21

Lights ..............................................................................................22

Holiday and Moving Care ..............................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................23

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the appliance, read these safety

instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.

These instructions and the appliance itself provide

important safety warnings, to be observed at all

times. The manufacturer declines any liability for

failure to observe these safety instructions, for

inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect

setting of controls.

Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept

away from the appliance. Young children (3-8

years) should be kept away from the appliance

unless continuously supervised. Children from 8

years old and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge can use this appliance

only if they are supervised or have been given

instructions on safe use and understand the

hazards involved. Children must not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must

not be carried out by children without supervision

.

PERMITTED USE

CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to

be operated by means of an external switching

device, such as a timer, or separate remote

controlled system.

This appliance is intended to be used in

household and similar applications such as: sta

kitchen areas in shops, o ces and other working

environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,

motels, bed & breakfast and other residential

environments.

This appliance is not for professional use. Do

not use the appliance outdoors.

The appliance is designed for operation in places

where the ambient temperature comes within

the following ranges, according to the climatic

class given on the rating plate. The appliance may

not work properly if it is left for a long time at a

temperature outside the speci ed range.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)

SN: From 10 to 32 °C; N: From 16 to 32 °C

ST: From 16 to 38 °C; T: From 16 to 43 °C

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The

refrigerant circuit contains R600a (HC). Appliances

with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas

without environmental impact, but is  ammable.

Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes

are not damaged, especially when emptying the

refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: Do not damage the appliance

refrigerant circuit pipes.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,

clear of obstruction

.

IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND

OBSERVED

WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or

chemical means other than those recommended

by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost

process.

WARNING: Do not use or place electrical

devices inside the appliance compartments if

they are not of the type expressly authorised by

the Manufacturer.

WARNING: Ice makers and/or water dispensers

not directly connected to the water supply must

be  lled with potable water only.

WARNING: Automatic ice-makers and/or water

dispensers must be connected to a water supply

that delivers potable water only, with mains water

pressure between 0.17 and 0.81 MPa (1.7 and

8.1bar).

Do not store explosive substances such as

aerosol cans with a  ammable propellant in this

appliance.

Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the

ice packs (provided with some models). Do not

eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking

them out of the freezer since they may cause cold

burns.

For products designed to use an air  lter inside

an accessible fan cover, the  lter must always be in

position when the refrigerator is in function.

Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

freezer compartment since they may break. Do

not obstruct the fan (if included) with food items.

After placing the food check that the door of the

compartments closes properly, especially the

freezer door.

Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as

possible.

Use the refrigerator compartment only for

storing fresh food and the freezer compartment

only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food

and making ice cubes.

Avoid storing unwrapped food in

direct contact with internal surfaces of

the refrigerator or freezer compartments.

Appliances could have special compartments

(Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box, etc.).

Unless speci ed in the speci c booklet of product,

they can be removed, maintaining equivalent

performances.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be handled and installed by

two or more persons- risk of injury. Use protective

gloves to unpack and install- risk of cuts.

Installation, including water supply (if any) and

electrical connections, and repairs must be carried

out by a quali ed technician. Do not repair or

replace any part of the appliance unless speci cally

stated in the user manual. Keep children away

from the installation site.

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After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has

not been damaged during transport. In the event

of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest

After-sales Service. Once installed, packaging

waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored

out of reach of children - risk of su ocation. The

appliance must be disconnected from the power

supply before any installation operation - risk of

electric shock. During installation, make sure the

appliance does not damage the power cable - risk

of  re or electric shock. Only activate the appliance

when the installation has been completed.

Be careful not to damage the  oors (e.g. parquet)

when moving the appliance. Install the appliance

on a  oor or support strong enough to take its

weight and in a place suitable for its size and use.

Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source

and that the four feet are stable and resting on

the  oor, adjusting them as required, and check

that the appliance is perfectly level using a spirit

level. Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit

is fully e cient.

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

space on both sides and above the appliance. The

distance between the rear of the appliance and

the wall behind the appliance should be 50mm,

to avoid access to hot surfaces. A reduction of this

space will increase the Energy consumption of

product.

WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability,

positioning or  xing of the appliance must be done

in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

It is forbidden to place the refrigerator in such

way that the metal hose of gas stove, metal gas or

water pipes, or electrical wires are in contact with

the refrigerator back wall (condenser coil).

If it is necessary to replace the doors, please

contact the Technical Assistance Center.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

from the power supply by unplugging it if plug

is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed

upstream of the socket in accordance with the

wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed

in conformity with national electrical safety

standards.

Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets

or adapters. The electrical components must not

be accessible to the user after installation. Do not

use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

power cable or plug, if it is not working properly,

or if it has been damaged or dropped.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

with an identical one by the manufacturer, its

service agent or similarly quali ed persons in

order to avoid a hazard- risk of electric shock.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance,

ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable

socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the

rear of the appliance

.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched

o and disconnected from the power supply

before performing any maintenance operation;

never use steam cleaning equipment - risk of

electric shock.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as

window sprays, scouring cleansers,  ammable

 uids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,

bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum

products on plastic parts, interior and door liners

or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring

pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the

recycle symbol

.

The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of

responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations

governing waste disposal.

DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.

Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.

For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of

household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the

collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased

the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European

Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol

on the product or on the accompanying documentation

indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be

taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room far away from any heat

source (eg. radiator, cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to

the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.

To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.

Insu cient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy

consumption and decreases cooling e ciency.

Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy Consumption.

The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy Consumption

may be a ected also by the ambient temperature, as well as location of

the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these

factors.

Reduce door opening to a minimum.

When thawing frozen food, place in the refrigerator. The low temperature

of the frozen products cools the food in the refrigerator. Allow warm food

and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the

e cient usage of energy. Food should be placed on the shelves in such

way to ensure proper air circulation (food should not touch each other

and distance between food and rear wall should be kept).

You can increase storage capacity of frozen food by removing baskets

and, if present, Stop Frost shelf.

Do not worry about noises coming from the compressor which are

described as normal noises in this product's Quick Guide.

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Proper Disposal of Your Old

Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past. Scrapped or abandoned refrigerators are still

dangerous—even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are

getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions

to help avoid accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily climb

inside.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

Important information to know about disposal of

refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local

regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,

refrigerant technician in accordance with established

procedures.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Hinged seal

A

B

C

Balcony

Top Light

6th Sense

Glass Shelf

A . Refrigerator

B . Freezer

C . Flexi Freeze (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS and

WQ70900SXX)

Crisper

“Fruits and Vegetables”

Ice maker

Freezer Tray

Fast Freeze

Drawers

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

Electrical Power

■ Plug refrigerator into a earthed socket.

Doors

■ If doors need to be removed during installation, see the

“Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors” and “Remove and

Replace Freezer Door Fronts” sections.

■ Doors seal completely.

■ Refrigerator is level. Adjust leveling feet so they are snug

against the  oor.

■ Doors are even across the top. (Use door alignment feature if

necessary).

Final Checks

■ Remove all shipping material.

■ Set temperature controls to the recommended setting.

■ Save instructions and other literature.

■ In order to receive a more complete assistance, please

register your product on www.whirlpool.eu/register.

Unpack the Refrigerator

Refrigerator Delivery

A minimum door opening of 838 mm (33") is required. If door

opening is 914 mm (36") or less, then removal of doors, drawer

and hinges is required.

Cart the refrigerator from the side for all door openings.

Remove the Packaging

■ Remove tape and glue residues from surfaces before

turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish

detergent over the adhesive with your  ngers. Wipe with warm

water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,  ammable

 uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These

products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean inside of

your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions in the

“Refrigerator Care” section.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for

the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or

damage could occur.

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Location Requirements

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a

1.25 cm space on each side and at the top. Allow for a 5 cm

space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker,

allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.

When installing your refrigerator next to a  xed wall, leave a 9.5

cm minimum space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the

door to swing open.

NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where

the temperature ranges from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum

of 43°C. The preferred room temperature range for optimum

performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides

superior cooling, is between 15°C and 32°C. It is recommended

that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as

an oven or radiator.

Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT: Installation and electrical connection must

be carried out by a quali ed technician according to the

manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with the local

safety regulations.

■ The refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 220-240

Volt, 10 A, 50/60 Hz circuit.

■ Make sure the voltage speci ed on the rating plate

corresponds to that of your home.

■ It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the

power supply by unplugging it or by means of a main two pole

switch installed upstream of the socket.

■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly quali ed persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

Before you move your refrigerator into its  nal location, it is

important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

Recommended Earthing Method

220-240 Volt 50 Hz, 220 Volt 60 Hz, or 230/240 Volt 50 Hz AC

only 10 A fused and earthed electrical supply is required.

For Australia and New Zealand:

Your new appliance has been especially manufactured to meet all

Australian Standards and Conditions.

Some notations in the installation instructions may refer to

electrical requirements in other countries, so we draw your

particular attention to these speci c notes.

Your appliance needs to be plugged into a 230/240 Volt 50 Hz

AC only 10 A earthed socket.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

1.25 cm

9.5 cm

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Type B

Type E and F

Type I

Type M

Type G

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Electrical Requirements (Great Britain and Ireland only)

IMPORTANT: This refrigerator must be earthed.

Fuse Replacement

If the main lead of this refrigerator is  tted with a BS1363A,

13 A fused plug, to replace a fuse in this type plug use an A.S.T.A.

approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).

2. Fit replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse cover.

3. Reinsert both the fuse and its cover into the plug.

IMPORTANT: The fuse cover must be re tted when changing a

fuse. If fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a correct

replacement cover is  tted. A correct replacement is identi ed by

the colour insert or colour “word” embossed on the base of the

plug. Replacement fuse covers are available at your local

electrical shop.

For the Republic of Ireland (only):

The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently

apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin,

side earth type.

Socket/Plug (valid for both countries):

If the  tted plug is not suitable for your socket, please contact

After-sales Service for further instruction. Please do not

attempt to change the plug yourself. This procedure needs

to be carried out by a quali ed technician in compliance with

the manufacturer’s instructions and current standard safety

regulations.

Temperature

This refrigerator is designed for operation in places where the

temperature comes within the following ranges, according to

climatic class shown on the rating plate. The refrigerator may not

work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside

the speci ed range.

NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator

near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

A

A. Fuse cover

B. Fuse

B

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Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors

NOTE: Measure the width of your door opening to see whether or not you need to remove refrigerator doors to move refrigerator into

your home. If door removal is necessary, see the following instructions.

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving it out of the home, turn refrigerator control off before you begin

removing the doors. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

Gather required tools and read all instructions before removing doors.

TOOLS NEEDED: 6 mm socket wrench, 5 mm socket wrench and #2 Phillips screwdriver.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

A

Top Left Hinge

Middle Left Hinge

Top Left Hinge Cover

Top Right Hinge Cover

A. 5 mm socket screws

A. Hinge

A. Top Hinge Cover screws

B. Top Hinge Cover

A. Top Hinge Cover screws

B. Top Hinge Cover

Top Right Hinge

Middle Right Hinge

A. 5 mm socket screws

A

B

A

B

A

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Remove Refrigerator Doors

Remove Right-Hand Door

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them

free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for refrigerator door while the

hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket

magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove cover from top hinge.

4. Using 5 mm socket wrench, remove four screws from top

hinge and set aside.

5. Lift refrigerator door from the middle hinge pin. The top hinge

will come away with the door.

Remove Left-Hand Door

IMPORTANT: The wiring for UI run through left-hand door hinge,

so they must be disconnected before removing the door.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove cover from top hinge.

2. Disconnect two wiring plugs located on top of the door hinge.

■ Grasp each side of wiring plugs. With your left thumb,

press down to release the catch and pull the sections of

the plugs apart.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

C

A. Top hinge cover screw

B. Top hinge cover

C. 5 mm socket screws

D. Top hinge

A

B

D

A. Top hinge cover screw

B. Top hinge cover

A

B

A. Wiring Plug

B. Ground (earth) connector

A

B

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3. Using 5 mm socket wrench, remove four internal screws from

top hinge and set aside.

NOTE: Provide additional support for refrigerator door while

hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket

magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

4. Lift refrigerator door from bottom hinge pin. The top hinge will

come away with door.

NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove bottom hinges and

brake feet assemblies to move the refrigerator through a doorway.

■ Only if necessary, use 6 mm socket wrench and #2 Phillips

screwdriver to remove middle hinge.

Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door

1. Set right-hand door onto middle hinge pin.

2. Insert top hinge pin into open hole in top of refrigerator door.

3. Using four 5 mm socket screws, fasten hinge to cabinet. Do

not tighten screws completely.

Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door

1. Set left-hand door onto middle hinge pin.

2. Using four 5 mm socket screws, fasten hinge to cabinet. Do

not tighten screws completely.

3. Reconnect electrical wiring.

■ Push together two sections of wiring plug.

■ Reconnect earth wire to hinge screw.

Final Steps

1. Completely tighten eight 5 mm socket screws.

2. Replace top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Freezer/Flexi

Freeze Door

1. Keep freezer doors closed until you are ready to lift them free

from cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for freezer door while hinges

are being removed. Do not depend on door gasket magnets to

hold door in place while you are working.

■ Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver and 6 mm socket wrench to

remove middle hinge from cabinet.

■ Lift freezer door from the bottom hinge pin.

A. 5 mm socket screws

B. Top Hinge

A

B

A. Middle hinge

A

A. Bottom hinge

A

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Final Steps

1. Plug into an grounded (earthed) socket.

2. Return all removable parts and food to the drawers.

Refrigerator Levelling

1. Move refrigerator to its  nal location.

2. Using hand, rotate the brake feet. Turn them counterclockwise

until the rollers are off the  oor and both brake feet are snug

against the  oor. This keeps refrigerator from rolling forward

when opening the doors.

IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments

involving brake feet, you must turn both brake feet same

amount to keep the refrigerator level.

3. Use a level to make sure refrigerator is level from side to side

and front to back.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

A

A. Brake feet

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Using the Controls

The touch-activated controls are located on the left hand refrigerator door. The control panel includes information about various buttons

and indicators. Refrigerator and freezer temperature indicator shows last temperature set point.

1. Sound ON/OFF Button

2. Refrigerator Temperature Button (hold 3 sec for Fast Cool)

3. Flexi Freeze Preset Temperature Button (only with WQ9 B1L,

6WM591NIHAS and WQ70900SXX)

4. Freezer Temp Button (hold 3 sec for Fast Freeze)

5. Key Lock Indicator

6. Key Lock Button

7. Door Open Indicator

8. Fast Freeze Indicator

9. Soft Freeze Indicator (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS

and WQ70900SXX)

10. Mid Freeze Indicator (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS and

WQ70900SXX)

11. 6th Sense Indicator

12. Hard Freeze Indicator (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS

and WQ70900SXX)

13. Fast Cool Indicator

14. Holiday Mode Button

15. Demo Mode Indicator (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS

and WQ70900SXX)

16. Holiday Mode Indicator

17. Sound Indicator

The Control Panel will automatically turn off after one minute of inactivity. To turn on the control panel, press any key.

Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points

Adjusting Refrigerator and Freezer Compartment

Temperature:

For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are

preset at the factory.

When you  rst install your refrigerator, make sure that the

controls are still set to the recommended set points. The factory

recommended set points are

3°C for the refrigerator and -18°C for

the freezer.

Pressing Refrigerator or Freezer Temperature button will toggle

through temperature set points in Celsius (°C).

IMPORTANT:

■ Wait 24 hours before you put food into refrigerator. If you add

food before refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may

spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the set points to a colder-than

recommended setting will not cool compartments any faster.

■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator

or freezer,  rst check the air vents to be sure they are not

blocked before adjusting the controls.

■ The recommended settings should be correct for normal

household use. The controls are set correctly when milk or

juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is  rm.

NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement or porch may have

higher humidity or extreme temperatures. You may need to

adjust the temperature away from the recommended settings

to accommodate for these conditions.

■ Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the

temperatures before other adjustments are made.

6

th

Sense Fresh Lock and Freeze Control

The 6

th

SENSE Fresh Lock sensor ensures precise and consistent

temperature control to preserve fresh food for longer, in the

most natural way. Once a temperature variation is detected, the

sensor activates a compressor that quickly restores the original

temperature.

The 6

th

SENSE Freeze sensor minimizes temperature  uctuations

in freezer thanks to an innovative temperature management

system. Freezer burns are reduced to preserving quality and color

of food.

Flexi Freeze Setting (only with WQ9 B1L,

6WM591NIHAS and WQ70900SXX)

Flexi Freeze function allows you to toggle preset temperature for

Flexi freeze compartment.

Symbol Function Temperature

Traditional freezer -18°C

Mild freezer -12°C

Soft freezer -7°C

* To activate/deactivate Coolest setting (-20°C), press Flexi Freeze Preset Temperature Button for 3 seconds.

Adjusting Multi Temperature Setting

■ Traditional freezer (-18°C): Food already frozen and fresh food

(max 12 months)

■ Mild freezer (-12°C): Food already frozen (max 1 month)

■ Soft freezer (-7°C): Food already frozen (max 1 week)

15

5

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

13

9

10

11

16

17

12

14

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When adjusting temperature set points, use the following

chart as a guide:

CONDITION TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Refrigerator too cold Refrigerator setting 1° higher

Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator setting 1° lower

Freezer too cold Freezer setting 1° higher

Freezer too warm/

too little ice

Freezer setting 1° lower

Fast Cool

The Fast Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator use,

full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.

■ To turn on the Fast Cool feature, press and hold the

Refrigerator Temperature button

for 3 seconds. When

feature is activated, the Fast Cool icon will be illuminated. The

Fast Cool feature will remain on for 2 hours unless manually

turned off.

■ To manually turn off the Fast Cool feature, press and hold the

Refrigerator Temperature button

for 3 seconds. The Fast

Cool icon will turn off when feature is not activated.

■ Adjusting refrigerator temperature will automatically turn off

the Fast Cool feature.

Fast Freeze

The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is

indicated on the appliance rating plate.

■ Press Freezer Temperature button for 3 seconds (until the

Fast Freeze Indicator lights up), 24 hours before placing fresh

food in the freezer. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24

hours on Fast Freeze function is generally suf cient; After 50

hrs the fast freeze function automatically deactivates.

■ To manually turn off the Fast Freeze feature, press and hold

the Freezer Temperature button

for 3 seconds. The Fast

Freeze icon will turn off.

■ Adjusting the freezer temperature will automatically turn off

the Fast Freeze feature.

Holiday Mode

This mode is designed to avoid your appliance from wasting

energy during times when it's not in regular use (when you are in

holiday for example).

By selecting this function the temperature of refrigerator

compartment (RC) will automatically be set to the warmest set

point.

■ To use the Holiday mode, press mode button until Holiday

mode indicator is lit on the display.

■ To exit the Holiday mode, press the mode button until no

mode icon is lit on the display.

■ Adjusting the refrigerator temperature will automatically turn

off the Holiday Mode feature.

IMPORTANT: If this mode is selected then all food and drinks

must be removed from refrigerator compartment.

Sound ON-OFF

Press button to activate/deactivate Sound Feedback.

Key Lock

■ Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to activate lock

feature.

■ To deactivate lock, press and hold the Lock button for 3

seconds.

The lock feature will ignore all interaction with control panel until

the user unlocks the control panel. This feature is meant to avoid

unintentional changing of settings.

Demo Mode (only with WQ9 B1L, 6WM591NIHAS and

WQ70900SXX)

This mode is used when refrigerator is on display in a retail shop

or if you want to turn the cooling off and deactivate all other

functions (except interior lighting).

Demo mode can be used when going on extended holiday.

See the “Holiday and Moving Care” section for proper steps on

leaving your refrigerator in this mode for long periods of time.

■ If you turn on Demo mode, the “Demo” icon will light up on

the display.

■ Enter or exit Demo mode by pressing and holding the Sound

On or Off button and the Lock button simultaneously for 3

seconds.

Additional features

Door Open Alarm

■ The Door Open Alarm feature sounds an alarm and blinks the

“Door Open” icon

when any of the four doors is open for 2

minutes or more.

■ The alarm will repeat every 5 minutes. Close all doors to turn

it off.

NOTE: To mute audible alarm while keeping the doors open,

such as while cleaning inside of refrigerator, touch any button on

control panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but

the Door Open icon will still be displayed on the control panel.

Lighting the Refrigerator

The refrigerator has an interior light that comes on any time door

is opened.

NOTE: The light is LED which does not need to be replaced. If the

LED does not illuminate when the door is opened, call service to

replace light.

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REFRIGERATOR USE

Opening and Closing Doors

There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can

be opened and closed either separately or together. There is a

vertically hinged seal on left refrigerator door.

■ When left-side door is opened, hinged seal automatically folds

inward so that it is out of the way.

■ When both doors are closed, the hinged seal automatically

forms a seal between two doors.

The refrigerator compartment door switch is located in top left

and right hinge cover.

■ For Freezer and Multi Temperature Zone, door switch is

located in the bottom mullion.

■ The door switch uses magnet to sense door opening/closing.

■ Ensure there are no magnet or electronic devices (Speaker,

Coolvox

®

etc.) within 7.62 cm of the hinge cap.

NOTE: The light will not turn on if door opening is not detected.

Ice Maker

■ To make ice,  ll ice tray with puri ed water and place Manual

Ice maker into Freezer top shelf. Allow time till ice gets formed

and once ice is ready, turn the knobs in clockwise direction to

eject ice cubes into the ice container.

■ Lift ice container slightly and pullout ice container to get

access to ice cubes.

Manual ice maker assembly can be taken out of the freezer when

ice is not required to make more compartment in freezer.

Food Storage

Egg Storage

It is recommended to store eggs at a consistent temperature to

keep its freshness, so best is to keep them in the fridge on the

middle shelf.

A. Hinged seal

A

A. Hinge cover

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SHELVES, BINS AND DRAWERS

Shelf Height Adjustment

Shelf height can be adjusted by changing its location from bottom

support to upper support and vice versa.

■ Open right side door to its full opening.

■ Open left side door to its full opening and then lift the door to

open 180°.

■ Take shelf out of refrigerator and place it to desired mounting

position.

■ Ensure shelf is properly seated on the shelf mounts.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your

individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and

adjusting the shelves to  t different heights of items will make

 nding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the

amount of time the refrigerator door is open and save energy.

To remove and replace shelves:

1. Open right side door to its full opening and left side door to its

full opening and lift left door to open 180°.

2. Remove middle shelf or top shelf by lifting it up and out of

shelf supports. Then pull the shelf forward and tilt down to

a vertical position. Turn shelf at an angle and pull out of the

refrigerator.

3. Remove the bottom shelf by lifting it up and out of the shelf

supports. Then pull the shelf forward and tilt up to a vertical

position. Turn the shelf at an angle and pull out of refrigerator.

4. Replace middle and top shelves by putting shelf in the

refrigerator at an angle with shelf front down. Lift front of the

shelf up and slide in until the rear of shelf drops into shelf

supports. Lower the front of shelf and make sure that the shelf

is in position.

5. Replace bottom shelf by putting shelf in refrigerator at an

angle with shelf up. Lift front of shelf down and slide in until

rear shelf drops into the shelf supports. Lower front of the

shelf and make sure that shelf is in position.

Crispers

To remove and replace the Crispers:

1. Grasp handle of the Crisper and slide Crisper straight out to

the stop. Lift the Crisper off the bottom guide.

2. Replace/putting back the Crisper by placing it on bottom

Crisper guide and pushing it past the Crisper stop into

position.

180°

130°

Crisper

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Refrigerator Balconies

The balcony on your refrigerator door are adjustable to meet your

individual storage needs.

Freezer Storage Compartments

Freezer Tray

Freezer tray is useful to easily access frequently used products,

freeze or simply store leftovers or small items.

Freezer Drawers

Fast Freeze compartment

■ Fast Freezer drawers allows you to conveniently store big

volume items.

■ Fast Freeze option allows you to store all your frozen food

safely and transparently.

Flexi Freeze Compartment (only with WQ9 B1L,

6WM591NIHAS and WQ70900SXX)

Flexi Freeze Compartment allows you to select one of three

freezer temperature levels: -7°C, -12°C and -18°C to provide the

best storing conditions for different types of food.

For maximum freezer capacity, you may remove the freezer

drawer to expose the freezer shelf.

To remove the upper drawer:

1. Grasp handle of the drawer and slide drawer straight out to

the stop. Lift drawer off the bottom guide.

2. Replace/putting back drawer by placing it on bottom drawer

guide and pushing it past drawer stop into position.

Freezer Shelf (only with WQ9 E1L and WQ9 B1L)

To maximize freezer capacity, you may remove mid drawer to

expose freezer shelf beneath. You can then store upper drawer

and load food directly on top of the shelf.

Audio Reference

Tone Assignment

Tone Name Usage Examples

Power On Cooling system is turned on every time the

product is powered on.

Key Press User presses a valid button.

Invalid (Error) User presses two or more valid buttons at the

same time. Count-down interruption for press-

and-hold buttons.

Engage Acknowledgement of entry into any mode.

Disengage Acknowledgement of exit from any mode.

Alert Door Ajar alert.

This table is for quick reference only. See corresponding sections

for details. In case of inconsistency, section details will prevail.

Accessories

To order accessories, contact the dealer from whom you

purchased your refrigerator.

Assistance or Service

Before calling for assistance or service, please check the

“Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service

call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

If you need replacement parts

To locate factory-speci ed replacement parts in your area,

contact the dealer from whom you purchased your refrigerator.

Warranty

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased refrigerator for

warranty information.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future

reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation

date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help

you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need

to know your complete model number and serial number. You

can  nd this information on the model and serial number label,

located on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Dealer name______________________________________________

Serial number_____________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________

Phone number____________________________________________

Model number____________________________________________

Purchase date_____________________________________________

Freezer Tray

Fast Freeze

Drawers

Flexi Freeze

Drawers

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